1 April 2026
Improving Mental Health Care for Autistic People
More frontline colleagues across our mental health services are strengthening their knowledge and skills to better support autistic people, thanks…
Read moreWe are extremely proud of our trust and the success of our services. We regularly publish press releases and news stories about our services and the achievements of our extremely committed, enthusiastic and dedicated workforce.
On these pages, which are updated on a regular basis, you will find the latest news and pictures from our trust.
Links to our latest news can be found on the grey links to the left of this page.
30 March 2026
Industrial action taking place 7 – 13 April 2026
Resident doctors will take industrial action from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April. This will…
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27 March 2026
NHS staff invited to join the Lift Every Voice Choir – Celebrating joy, unity and wellbeing
NHS staff across Birmingham and Solihull (Bsol) are invited to raise their voices and be part of a new regional…
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26 March 2026
Phil Gayle reappointed as Trust Chair for further three-year term
Phil Gayle has been reappointed as Chair of the Board of Directors at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation…
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24 March 2026
Sue Bedward appointed as new Senior Independent Director (SID)
We are pleased to announce that Non-Executive Director, Sue Bedward, has been appointed as our new Senior Independent Director (SID),…
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23 March 2026
Mental health support across Birmingham and Solihull 2026 during the Easter bank holiday period
How to take good care of yourself over the bank holiday period Make sure you have enough medication for the…
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16 March 2026
Five Minutes With… An Associate Director of Charities
In this edition of Five Minutes With, we meet Sarah, Associate Director of Charities, who brings nearly 20 years of…
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9 March 2026
Join our Feel the Rhythm, Beat the Stigma 2026 community music events
Get ready for a summer of feel‑good music, connection and community spirit as we come together to challenge mental health…
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2 March 2026
Help shape a new perinatal and infant mental health strategy
We’re developing the first dedicated perinatal and infant mental health strategy for Birmingham and Solihull - and we want to…
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21 February 2026
Mental Health Nurses share powerful reflections to mark Mental Health Nurses Day
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) is marking Mental Health Nurses Day (Saturday 21 February) by sharing…
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12 February 2026
Birmingham and Solihull Unveil Ambitious Five‑Year Mental Health Strategy
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism Provider Collaborative has unveiled a bold five‑year mental health strategy aimed…
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10 February 2026
Real stories inspire new push for young men to seek mental health support
A new advertising campaign has launched across Birmingham and Solihull encouraging young men to reach out for mental health support…
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